The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

3224 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 741-9900
Website
http://www.mockingbirdnashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Riggenbach
Catering
Need lunch for an office meeting? Hosting an event at your house? We have you covered! Custom menus are available for evening events and wedding receptions. Check out our website for more info: mockingbirdnashville.com/private-dining-catering/ or email us: events:mockingbirdnashville.com. Let us bring The Mockingbird to you!
Private party facilities
From corporate dinners and business meetings to birthday gatherings and bridal luncheons, The Mockingbird is the perfect spot to host your next event!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (615) 741-9900

Location
121A 12th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
The Gulch & North Gulch
Cross street
12th & Porter
Parking details
Self Street Parking and Various Paid Lot Parking options around the area. $12 parking in Whole Foods parking garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tequila Mockingbird$12.00
Smoky Banhez Mezcal, tequila, lime, egg white
Cuba en Fuego$14.00
Havana club rum, lime, mint, jalapeño simple
Caffeine-Me Please$14.00
Cathead vodka, frothy monkey cold brew coffee martini, almond Baileys liqueur, black walnut bitters
Old Fashioned-Ish$13.00
Bourbon, chai syrup, chocolate and orange hitters
Jen and Juice$12.00
Uncle Yal's botanical gin, strawberry pinot noir jam, yellow Chartreuse
Punchin' Bag!$12.00
Daily punch spiked with your choice of house vodka, gin, bourbon or tequila served in a bag

White Wine

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, Mew Zealand
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
E&M Berger Gruner Veltliner (Liter)
Kemstral, Austria
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$50.00
Chateau Jeanguillon Bordeaux
France
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00
Karl Kasper Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Ercole Rose (Liter)
Piedmont, Italy
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$50.00
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Drumheller Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, Washington
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
Mannequin Chardonnay - Orin Swift (Bottle)$65.00
Sonoma, California

Red Wine

George Debeouf Pinot Noir
Southern France
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Santa Julia Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
Plungerhead Zinfandel
California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Storypoint Cabernet
California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
Los Conejos Malditos Tempranillo
Espana, Spain
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Madness and Cures Red Blend
Polite Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Cob sour, Cob Franc. Sonoma, California
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$58.00
Sexual Chocolate Syrah (Bottle)$65.00
Napa, California
Sexual Chocolate Malbec (Bottle)$65.00
Napa, California
Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert (Bottle)$95.00
Napa, California

Bubbles

Poema Cava Extra Dry
Penedes, Spain
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Montmarte Sparkling Rose
Paris, France
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
Taittinger (Bottle)$75.00
Reims, France

Draft Beer

Nashville Lager$7.00
Victory Golden Monkey$9.00
Tenn Brew Works Southern Wit$7.00
Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose Ale$7.00
Black Abbey "Forty-Four" Porter$7.00
Black Abbey Belgium Blonde$7.00
Hippies & Cowboys IPA$7.00
Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" Cider$7.00

BTL Can Beer

Bells Two Hearted IPA$7.00
Narragansett Lager$6.00
Wiseacre Tiny Bomb Pilsener$7.00
Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Stout$7.00
Boulevard Tank Seven$7.00
Ommegang Witte$7.00
Flying Embers Hard Kombucha$6.00

Special Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year
- 2 Oz$140.00
- 1 Oz$70.00
Very Olde St. Nick Rye (2 Oz)$58.00

Whiskey/Bourbon

4 Roses Yellow$8.00
Belle Meade$10.00
Crown Royal$9.00
Jack Daniels$8.00
Makers Mark$9.00
Benjamin Chapman$9.00
Jameson$10.00
Old Forrester 86$8.00
Woodford Reserve$11.00
Rittenhouse Rye$11.00
Larceny$10.00
James Ownby Reserve$10.00
Breaking and Entering$10.00
Templeton Rye$11.00
Greenbriar Sour Mash$11.00
High West American Prairie$11.00

Baller Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year
- 2 Oz$140.00
- 1 Oz$70.00
Very Olde St. Nick Rye$58.00
2 oz

Scotch

Balvenie 14 Year$15.00
JW Black$10.00
Macallan 12 Year$14.00
Jura 10 Year$13.00
Glenfiddich 12 Year$10.00

What 3,224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mockingbird Nashville offers a "cool vibe" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Highlights include the "best burger in Nashville," inventive cocktails, and standout dishes like the "Flock Ya chicken." The eclectic menu and charming atmosphere make it a "Nashville gem." Perfect for brunches or special occasions.

3,224 Reviews

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JonS
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Doug Bunny was our server and he was amazing!! So kind and attentive. He was so busy but made sure to check in with each of his tables multiple times! The food was delicious! We would definitely go back!
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RyanL
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The brunch menu was outstanding with latge portuons and prepared well. The staff was very friendly. Upstairs was definitely more suitable for conversation
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Sheila VIP
Louisville20 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter was vapid at best. If it didn’t exist in his iPad he could not process it. I asked for no lime in my drink. I got lime. My friend asked for no mushrooms. Completely ignored. Pasta was dry and bland. Drinks were mediocre. They didn’t even have Bacardi! Won’t be back
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Tyler
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, fantastic food and drinks. Definitely will be back
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Gwen VIP
Alabama30 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was great! Love the ambiance.. we had the short rib which has great flavor .. the pasta was delicious it was all large enough to share
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Patrick
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t pay attention to the parking suggestion with the reservation for $12 and paid $30 in the lot next door. Pay attention.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
max rocks and it’s expensive but very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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melissa VIP
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambiance! The cinnamon rolls and mini donut holes are a must do!
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Jodi VIP
Vancouver9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was phenomenal! Great flavours and fun named items. While our server was knowledgeable and nice we did feel rushed. He kept saying no rush, we told him we were in no rush yet food arrived before we finished appetizer, plate cleared before both diners were done, asked if we were ready to order dessert 3 times in a 10 minute window. 3 course meal in 65 minutes.
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Rahul VIP
Philadelphia15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a phenomenal time! Great food, great drinks, and a nice kid-friendly menu and coloring for my toddler.
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FAQs

The Mockingbird Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

The Mockingbird Nashville is rated 4.7 stars by 3224 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mockingbird Nashville

121A 12th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
12th & Porter
Neighborhood
The Gulch & North Gulch
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Self Street Parking and Various Paid Lot Parking options around the area. $12 parking in Whole Foods parking garage
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Riggenbach
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mockingbirdnashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 741-9900
Catering
Need lunch for an office meeting? Hosting an event at your house? We have you covered! Custom menus are available for evening events and wedding receptions. Check out our website for more info: mockingbirdnashville.com/private-dining-catering/ or email us: events:mockingbirdnashville.com. Let us bring The Mockingbird to you!
Private party facilities
From corporate dinners and business meetings to birthday gatherings and bridal luncheons, The Mockingbird is the perfect spot to host your next event!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (615) 741-9900

The Mockingbird Nashville

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Mashed Potatoes

Mac & Cheese

Wedge Salad

Signature Cocktails

Tequila Mockingbird$12.00

Cuba en Fuego$14.00

Caffeine-Me Please$14.00

Old Fashioned-Ish$13.00

Jen and Juice$12.00

Punchin' Bag!$12.00

White Wine

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

E&M Berger Gruner Veltliner (Liter)

Chateau Jeanguillon Bordeaux

Karl Kasper Riesling

Ercole Rose (Liter)

Scarpetta Pinot Grigio

Drumheller Chardonnay

Mannequin Chardonnay - Orin Swift (Bottle)$65.00

Red Wine

George Debeouf Pinot Noir

Santa Julia Malbec

Plungerhead Zinfandel

Storypoint Cabernet

Los Conejos Malditos Tempranillo

Madness and Cures Red Blend

Sexual Chocolate Syrah (Bottle)$65.00

Sexual Chocolate Malbec (Bottle)$65.00

Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert (Bottle)$95.00

Bubbles

Poema Cava Extra Dry

Montmarte Sparkling Rose

Taittinger (Bottle)$75.00

Draft Beer

Nashville Lager$7.00

Victory Golden Monkey$9.00

Tenn Brew Works Southern Wit$7.00

Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose Ale$7.00

Black Abbey "Forty-Four" Porter$7.00

Black Abbey Belgium Blonde$7.00

Hippies & Cowboys IPA$7.00

Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" Cider$7.00

BTL Can Beer

Bells Two Hearted IPA$7.00

Narragansett Lager$6.00

Wiseacre Tiny Bomb Pilsener$7.00

Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Stout$7.00

Boulevard Tank Seven$7.00

Ommegang Witte$7.00

Flying Embers Hard Kombucha$6.00

Special Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year

Very Olde St. Nick Rye (2 Oz)$58.00

Whiskey/Bourbon

4 Roses Yellow$8.00

Belle Meade$10.00

Crown Royal$9.00

Jack Daniels$8.00

Makers Mark$9.00

Benjamin Chapman$9.00

Jameson$10.00

Old Forrester 86$8.00

Woodford Reserve$11.00

Rittenhouse Rye$11.00

Larceny$10.00

James Ownby Reserve$10.00

Breaking and Entering$10.00

Templeton Rye$11.00

Greenbriar Sour Mash$11.00

High West American Prairie$11.00

Baller Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year